Political LeaderAmerican1969 – present
Elena Kagan
Supreme Court Justice, legal scholar, advocate for progressive causes
Biography
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2010. Previously served as Solicitor General of the United States and Dean of Harvard Law School. Known for her sharp questioning and liberal judicial philosophy.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
American
Born
1969
Thinking about the name
Kagan
Hebrew origin
“Derived from the Yiddish/Hebrew surname Kagan, meaning 'Cohen' or denoting a priestly lineage in Jewish tradition, this name has historical depth as both surname and given name. Using a surname as a first name appeals to parents honoring family heritage or embracing the contemporary trend of surname-as-given-name. It has a strong, distinctive character.”